Pneumonia is an infection of one or both lungs caused by bacteria, a virus, or a fungus. It causes inflammation and fluid build-up in the air sacs, or alveoli, of the lungs. Bacterial and viral ...

On July 15, 2024, CAPVAXIVE ™ (Pneu-C-21) was authorized for use in Canada for the prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae in adults 18 years of age and older.

Coughing can be a symptom of various health conditions, including pneumonia. Pneumonia is a lung infection and/or inflammation of the air sacs of one or both lungs. Bacteria, viruses, and fungi can ...

Walking pneumonia began to re-emerge globally last year after remaining largely subdued during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Now ...

RICHMOND, Va. — With Thanksgiving just over two weeks away, concerns over walking pneumonia are on the rise. Health officials say cases of mycoplasma pneumoniae, the bacteria that causes walking ...

In October, the CDC lowered the age recommendation for the vaccine against pneumonia. Before, it was 65 and older. The health agency now says you should get the shot at age 50. KERA’s Sam Baker spoke ...

Cases of walking pneumonia have been rising in many parts of the United States and Canada for months, and the Kingston area is not immune.

In October, the CDC lowered the age recommendation for the vaccine against pneumonia. Before, it was 65 and older. The health agency now says you should get the shot at age 50. KERA’s Sam Baker ...

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The pneumonia shot is a vaccine that helps protect you against pneumococcal disease, or diseases caused by bacteria known as Streptococcus pneumoniae. The vaccine can help protect you from ...

Physicians have been reporting what has been called an "unusual spike" in walking pneumonia cases — especially among kids. Alan Drummond, a family medicine and emergency physician practising in ...